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Friday, May 4, 2012

Where have all the Birdies gone? - 4 May 2012

I managed, with the help of some pummelling by my chiropractor yesterday followed by a better night's rest than I've had of late, to get out at Watermead park and walk about a quarter of a mile - not much I know, but hopefully this is the start and there is more to come.

Trouble is the lake was empty, almost, all the birds seem to have taken cover or moved out. We'd nearly finished the walk before Maja spotted this Heron.

Canon EOS 7d, EF 100 - 400 mm Lens
1/500 @ f7.1, iso 1600, 400mm

He seemed happy to pose for a while.

Canon EOS 7d, EF 100 - 400 mm Lens
1/800 @ f7.1, iso 1600, 400mm
Then, when he'd had enough, off he went.

Canon EOS 7d, EF 100 - 400 mm Lens
1/640 @ f7.1, iso 1600, 400mm
A flotilla of Canada Geese swam purposefully towards us and this one seemed to be demanding to be fed.
Canon EOS 7d, EF 100 - 400 mm Lens
1/160 @ f7.1, iso 1600, 400mm
He was disappointed though, we had nothing for him. I don't think he'll starve at this time of year though.
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